Billboard | 7 Artists Who Loved Aaliyah

From Drake to Timbaland, Billboard collected quotes from other esteemed acts who loved the R&B princess, Aaliyah.

Nelly Furtado

"Aaliyah possessed a rare poise and light that comes about once in a generation. She created the blueprint for the modern day triple threat: a young woman keen to challenge herself, but never tainted by brand awareness- a truly iconic and natural trailblazer." [As told to Billboard]